Prison Reentry Simulator

1 Legion Drive,Texarkana AR 71854

20 April, 2023

Description

The Reentry Simulation simulates the struggles and challenges faced by individuals who are transitioning from incarceration back into society. The goal of this simulation is for participants to gain an understanding of the significant obstacles faced by men and women attempting to navigate the system upon their release from incarceration and returning home to their communities. To walk in the shoes of one who is returning home gives invaluable insight for professionals who are tasked with helping those individuals achieve a successful reentry. Successful Reentry back into society is something which is difficult. It is a complex and unpredictable process. Since each person has different individual needs, resources, and histories, we find that each person's life path is different. “Successful Reentry” is not something that happens automatically upon release from prison, but is something which has a greater chance of occurring if planned for accordingly. This simulation gives us visibility into the perspectives of the returning citizens who we are tasked to help. Our aim is to represent a realistic landscape of what these individuals face when coming home. By experiencing these complex obstacles and barriers that these individuals must navigate, we not only gain visibility into the individuals perspectives but also discover innovative ways to help these individuals succeed. The simulation is applicable to all groups who are trying to reenter society and can accommodate the training needs of other agencies and organizations.